We need the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers to help shape the future of our world.
Not enough young people especially girls think it's a career for them. That costs us so much potential talent, and it robs the youngsters of a chance to pursue a fascinating and satisfying profession.

The morning session (9-11.30am) for teachers and leaders in education, features presentations by an array of experts in STEM teaching and learning, opening with SEERIH, Science and Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub, University Of Manchester.

In the second session (11.30am-4pm), the Atrium at County Hall welcomes visitors, including groups of school students and members of the public, to a wide range of attractions and exhibitions from employers, universities and other organisations linked with engineering. Exhibitors include:

Royal Academy of Engineering

The James Dyson Foundation

University of Bath

University of Southampton

Wiltshire College

The Army

Wessex Water

REME Museum

Exciting hands-on activities and experiments

The event will also explain the ways in which Wiltshire Council can work with schools to encourage more youngsters to take up engineering and the support that can be given through the Swindon and Wiltshire Enterprise Adviser Network helping schools to work more closely with business.

The event is part of the Year of Engineering, a Government project which celebrates the vital contribution the profession makes to the economy.

If you would like to attend the morning session, or you are a teacher and would like to bring a group of pupils to the afternoon open session, email wslr@wiltshire.gov.uk